Page 3 - Arkansas 811 Magazine 2018 Issue 3

from the desk of S
The Power of Electricity J
s we try and survive the dog days of summer here in
Arkansas we have decided to make tocus this quarI2r’s
theme of the Arkansas 811 magazine the power industry ~— - p ,

Accurdlng to the occupational Safety and Health Arlrninistrations ,‘

(OSHA). approximately 350 electrical-related fatalities occur - —

each year satety-conscious contractors understand the dangers

associated with pertorrning work near power lines and take the necessary precautions.

Never underestimate the power of electricity.

laeiore doing any excavation work on a job site, and iii addition to |'l1iIkl|’IE(11iIlall-

important 811 call, be sure to conduct a thomugh survey that identii'-ies any power lines,

utility poles, guy wires. service drops and other power-related equipment. For s.itety's

sake, every power line should be treated as though it’s energized. electric shock can

cause mluxy or even death.

Thus far this year in 2018, the Arkansas 2311 call/ticket volumes through June are 5%

below last year's numbers. This is the i’-irst year since 2009 that the state hasn't seen an

increase in ticket volumes as compared to the previous year But then agaln, 2017 was a

record year. so has Arkansas reached its maximum level of excavation and construction

actlvlty in a glvsn excavation season? who knows: l am anxious to see how the second

half of 2018 will go}

l would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the advertlserb, partners and staff

of ACTS Now. lnc who support and help produce this Arkansas quarterly damage

prevention magazine. 1 also want to solicit the rearlership's ieedback, as your input

would tie a valuable tool in helping make this a better product for everyone's benefit.

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